# Events & Things To Do In Christchurch on 23rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Christchurch on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Christchurch on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour | Isaac Theatre, Christchurch
  - **Description**: Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour
NEW ZEALAND 2026

Special guest: Mike Dawes

World-renowned guitarist and master entertainer TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is thrilled to announce what is sure to be an unforgettable tour of New Zealand in May 2026.

Th
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/tommy-emmanuel-cgp-living-in-the-light-tour-|-isaac-theatre-christchurch/200028866460615
  - **Venue**: Isaac Theatre Royal
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  - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: The Waterboys in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch The Waterboys Live at Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday, May 23, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? The Waterboys is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like The Whole of
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/the-waterboys-in-christchurch/3300029302440647
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Tommy Emmanuel in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Tommy Emmanuel Live at Isaac Theatre Royal on Saturday, May 23, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Tommy Emmanuel is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Angelina, Lew
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/tommy-emmanuel-in-christchurch/3300029354466841
  - **Venue**: Isaac Theatre Royal
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, theatre, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Mike Dawes in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Mike Dawes Live in Christchurch on Saturday, May 23, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Mike Dawes like never before? With chart-topping hits like Hallelujah - Acoustic Instrumental, Until I Found You - Acousti
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/mike-dawes-in-christchurch/3300029130071434
  - **Venue**: Isaac Theatre Royal
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, live-music
- **Event Name**: Vegan Night Mākete - NEW VENUE LAUNCH
  - **Description**: Christchurch’s regular Vegan Night Mākete is a welcoming community event featuring local food trucks, plant-based meals, and a range of vegan products.

Organised by the Christchurch Vegan Society, the mākete highlights the environmental, animal welfare,
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/vegan-night-mākete-new-venue-launch/200029918532137
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Great Western Murder Mystery
  - **Description**: Come and experience our Western themed Murder Mystery on Sat 14th Feb. Evening incl: Show, 3 Course Dinner & Haunted Tram Ride. To book email... dinnertheatre@hotmail.co.nz
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/great-western-murder-mystery/200029832992952
  - **Venue**: 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, 8022
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: May Cars & Coffee Christchurch, featuring Audi
  - **Description**: Your May 2026, Featuring Audi is on the Sunday 24th May.
A chance to bring the kids and enjoy a coffee and car banter with a possible Bacon Sandwich. 
Audi will be the feature brand, parked in front of Spectators Cafe.
All people and cars welcome. Free en
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/may-cars-and-coffee-christchurch-featuring-audi/200029688468521
  - **Venue**: Addington Raceway
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Sol Gatherings | Health, Wellness & Connection for Mind, Body & Soul
  - **Description**: Bringing together local holistic practitioners, conscious brands, and community in a relaxed, supportive environment.About this EventSol Gatherings | ChristchurchSol Gatherings returns in May with a nourishing spac
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/sol-gatherings-|-health-wellness-and-connection-for-mind-body-and-soul/100001978360695095
  - **Venue**: The Bridge South Brighton Trust
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80MzYzNWQ1ZTBiNWQ4MWVhZTg4MmU0MTUzNjljOWE1OGU3ZTE4NzNmYjk4NmQzZTcxOWI4MWRjYjhmMjY4NTk4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE5NTM2MDU.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, Business, Exhibitions

## Trending Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: ONCE IN A LIFETIME | ONE NZ STADIUM, CHRISTCHURCH
  - **Description**: Aotearoa’s biggest live acts are coming together for an unforgettable moment in New Zealand music history. SIX60 and SYNTHONY will headline the first ever live concert, Once In A Lifetime at the country’s newest premier venue One New Zealand Stadium in th
  - **Venue**: 218 Madras St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Mon 11 May | Christchurch Town Hall
  - **Description**: After selling out two nights at both Christchurch Town Hall and Auckland Town Hall, Fat Freddy’s Drop have added extra shows in each city to their Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour next May.

Freddy's have now added a third Christchurch performa
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: SYNTHONY, SIX60, Cassie Henderson, Kaylee Bell in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Kaylee Bell Live at One New Zealand Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Kaylee Bell is taking over One New Zealand Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and with
  - **Venue**: One New Zealand Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sun 10 May | Christchurch Town Hall
  - **Description**: SOLD OUT! Extra show Mon 11 May added. Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sat 9 May | Christchurch Town Hall
  - **Description**: SOLD OUT! Extra show Sunday 11 May added. Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Eur
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Split Enz | Forever ENZ Tour | Christchurch
  - **Description**: Split Enz are back. For the first time in 20 years, the Forever Enz Tour returns to Aotearoa, with original members Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie hitting stages across the country this May.⁠
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  - **Venue**: Wolfbrook Arena
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- **Event Name**: Super Round 2026 - One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
  - **Description**: Super Round 2026 brings three days of world-class rugby and family-friendly fun to Ōtautahi Christchurch. Fans from across New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and the Pacific come together to celebrate at the brand-new One NZ Stadium.

From 24-26 April, 10 team
  - **Venue**: Christchurch
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- **Event Name**: Foo Fighters in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Foo Fighters LIVE at TBA on Tuesday, January 19, 2027! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Foo Fighters is coming to TBA on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, bringing th
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c4a775c0-0d80-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030303-gmir.webp?v=1771498213
- **Event Name**: Electric Avenue Music Festival 2027
  - **Description**: PRESALE TICKETS - 9TH APRIL 8AM
https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/electric-avenue-music-festival-2027-weekend-christchurch-central-city-26-02-2027/event/240064779D3B218E 

Electric Avenue goes beyond a festival it’s a full-on experience you’ll be talking abo
  - **Venue**: North Hagley Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour | Isaac Theatre, Christchurch (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am at Isaac Theatre Royal), The Waterboys in Christchurch (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Christchurch Town Hall), Tommy Emmanuel in Christchurch (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Isaac Theatre Royal), Mike Dawes in Christchurch (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Isaac Theatre Royal), Vegan Night Mākete - NEW VENUE LAUNCH (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am at Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Sol Gatherings | Health, Wellness & Connection for Mind, Body & Soul (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at The Bridge South Brighton Trust).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Christchurch on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Christchurch include Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Christchurch include DRW Entertainment, Sound Curator, Concert Tracker.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Christchurch.

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